8 Tips for Bathroom Sinks
Bathroom sinks are made of a variety of materials, including porcelain, ceramic, glass, stainless steel, brass, birch wood, vitreous china, and fireclay. Choose the material that best complements the style of your bathroom.
1. In addition to material, there are several sink-mounting styles to choose from, including pedestal sinks, wall-mount sinks, and vessel sinks.
2. Pedestal sinks feature a pedestal (often made of porcelain) and a sink basin. Pedestals add elegance to your sink and give the impression of height, which can benefit small bathrooms.
3. Wall-mount sinks, as the name suggests, mount to a wall. The sink basin can be exposed or semi-recessed, depending on whether it is surrounded by a vanity shelf or counter.
4. Vessel sinks have a more-contemporary edge to their design. The sink basin is positioned almost entirely above the counter.
5. Some bathroom sinks on SimplyVanities.com come with your choice of faucet style and finish. The most common material for faucets is stainless steel, but we also offer some brass faucets.
6. Some bathroom sinks can be ordered ready for you to install your own faucet. These sinks have a pre-drilled hole or holes to accommodate certain faucet designs. When choosing not to order a faucet with the sink you've selected, be sure the number of pre-drilled holes matches the number your faucet requires.
7. To protect wall finishes, you might want to choose a bathroom sink vanity with a built-in backsplash. Or choose a sink vanity that has a backsplash to protect your walls.
